Prequel to the Red Chamber: I Am the Second Wife

Liu Kai's daughter-in-law went out with a blank face, and Jia Zheng came in after the front footman left. He first looked at Zili's face, Zili was sitting on the ground blankly in a daze: "The daughter-in-law of the Hu family has gone out, it's all in the past Don't get angry anymore." Jia Zheng sat beside Zili and touched her hand.

"I'm not angry because of the past, I just feel sad—my eldest sister is also a spoiled girl, and she was doted on at home. If it wasn't for Liu Kai's family's conscientious servant, she wouldn't be in such a situation now." Thinking of Ziqian's situation in Hangzhou, Zili felt a little sad.Ben is a concubine. Although the Hu family gave Ziqian the status of grandma on the surface, in fact, her life in the Hu family was not as good as that of the favored aunt.

"It's your fault. I see that the Hu family is very good to your elder sister. Since she is devoted to the uncle of the Hu family, no matter how the lovers get married, it is also a marriage. Can she still call servants? Come to see you and give you something. If she is not doing well in the Hu family, she will not let others see you." Jia Zheng's attitude towards the eldest aunt is very complicated. If Ziqian did not face the Hu family If the young master secretly promises his heart, Ziqian will marry and become Jia Zheng's wife, and Zili will become Liangdi, the grandson of Emperor Guangzong's Yaozu.Then the relationship between Jia Zheng and Zili is like a bird in the sky and a fish on the ground, but I heard that there is such a relative who is a legend.Sometimes Jia Zheng would thank Ziqian, if she hadn't eloped with Hu Liangren, he wouldn't be able to marry Zili.

"If she had a good life, Liu Kai wouldn't plot against me. She was obviously using me to vent her anger. At the beginning, my mother had already made it clear to her that if she insisted on going with Hu Liangren, there would be no one like her in the Wang family. She She can no longer have anything to do with the Wang family, no matter if she becomes a commanding wife or a down-and-out peasant woman in the future, the shop is not allowed to recognize people from the Wang family, even if they meet, they have to pretend not to know each other. But in just a few years, she will be with I walked around. It was clear that she was having a bad time and wanted to find someone to support her. Look at the things she sent, regardless of her identity. No matter who the grandma of the Hu family is, it is not easy to get close to our family. She should bring that thing. If she was a housekeeper, she would definitely not be shabby, and she was clearly doing such an embarrassing thing because of being harsh." Jia Daishan and Hu Qizhong are both royal weaving staff. The exchanges were also very lively. At that time, Mother Jia gave gifts to Mrs. Tang, and the old lady of their family gave gifts to the old lady of the Wang family.Even Jia Amnesty's daughter-in-law gave Zhang a very generous gift.Similarly, Forgot Ai gave the Jia family a much richer gift than others.A strong relationship is one thing, but no matter how strong the relationship is, it must be maintained.A precious gift cannot be said to be more affectionate than a humble gift, but under the circumstances of ability, the value of the gift is directly proportional to the affection.Hu Qizhong's original wishful thinking had come to nothing, and Ziqian lost his natal family as a backer, so what's the use of being Hu Liangren's wife?She is just a girl from a poor family now, and she can fly up the branches and become a phoenix, which is already smoking from the ancestral grave.She can only endure the Hu family bullying her!

Listening to Zili's analysis, Jia Zheng couldn't help but feel emotional. If he made a wrong step, he would become eternal hatred. "The most important thing for a woman is her integrity. If she is not careful, she will be lost forever. The same is true for men. I read history books recently. I found out that many people who are reviled and traitors can actually be loyal and respected forever. It's just a mistake." Jia Zheng unfolded his associations, connecting history with reality, and began to feel that the most important things in life are actually just a few key intersections.

Zili rubbed his swollen head and said helplessly, "Stop following me, tell me to be quiet."

"It's time for you to rest after working hard for days. I'll go to my father's side to see what's going on. I've found out what the Hu family and your sister are planning. I'll tell you when I come back." Jia Zhengzhong shook his tail at Zili happily. ran out.Looking at Jia Zheng's cheerful back, Zili wondered if showing love and basking in happiness can really make people's brain powder secrete dopamine?

Jia Zheng simply sees that you are not doing well, so I feel relieved.Let's put Jia Zheng aside and go to Jia Daishan to inquire about the news. The Wang family is also busy celebrating the New Year in the capital.Wang Ziteng's wife, Mrs. Zhang, was also busy arranging the date and menu for the dinner at the end of the year. Wang Ziteng came in wrapped in a red fox coat in the cold.He rubbed his hands and shouted: "It's snowing heavily, Niuniu is asleep." He looked down at his daughter who was lying on the kang taking a nap, and wanted to pinch her pink face with cold hands.

"You made her cry, and it will be quiet after a while. The little ancestor made a mistake last night, and he was listless during the day, preparing to be angry with others. Did you bring the rent?" Zhang opened her husband to tell her daughter The paw of the striker gave Taita a supercilious look, Wang Ziteng smiled and retracted his hand.The girls waited on Prince Teng to change his clothes and wash his hands, and served hot black tea.

Wang Ziteng wiped his face with a steaming towel, and leaned against the backrest with a tired face: "It was Zhuangzi on the edge of the capital and Zhuangzi outside the pass. The land rent from the south has not yet been delivered. And this group of people Dealing with people is more tiring than going to the battlefield, but the rent on the Zhuangzi is quite rich. You should first look at what you need to use and keep what you want first. The rest will be given to the elders and brothers in the clan. By the way, it will be given to the second sister’s in-law’s family Send some too, don't be stingy, just pick up the good ones and send them away."

Uncle He Lao is worried, I have already thought about it, the Jia family also weaves, and brocades are common, but the good things from the Zhuangzi outside our family's pass are sent to my sister.As she spoke, Mrs. Zhang took out a brochure, pointed to the top page, and said, "Master, let's see how it goes. If there is no problem, please send it immediately, just in time for the boat going south by our house, and send it to my sister. "

Wang Ziteng looked at it, and there were some game such as japonica rice, yellow rice, pine nuts and hazelnuts, a few boxes of ginseng and ganoderma, and some high-quality fur.He nodded: "You have arranged very well. In fact, our family and Jia's family have always been close. In the past, when we were not married, we would give each other gifts every year. This year, my father specially ordered the New Year's gift to be for my younger sister. Tell her to share it with the Jia family. It is to show that our family values ​​the married daughter. Tell them not to treat my sister slowly. Your gift is very suitable, and my sister will understand when she sees it." Wang Ziteng thought about Wang Dingqian and Wang Changchun recently. His complexion slowly fell into thought.On Wang Changchun's birthday, Jia's family sent rich gifts. Wang Changchun was very happy to see his granddaughter bring the birthday presents, so he asked someone to put the presents on the table, so he wanted to see for himself.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Wang's face turned pale after just one glance. Wang Ziteng was beside his grandfather at the time, and he looked at his grandfather in a daze: "No wonder my grandfather always says my sister is good. She knows what my grandfather likes, and the birthday gift she bought is a thoughtful one." , Grandfather doesn't like gold, silver and jewellery, but prefers flowers and plants. Now that the capital is very cold, such good flowers can only be found in the south of the Yangtze River." Wang Ziteng praised Zili for his ingenuity.

"Hmph, you kid just focus on looking at the fresh flowers, but don't use your brain. This is the Jia family's birthday gift, and his family has become more elegant since then. You can do the math yourself, even though your sister is their daughter-in-law , but she is a new daughter-in-law, and it is just a wish to give her natal grandfather a birthday gift. Those big things are still paid by the Jia family. These things must have been made up by your sister with her own money. What is their family? I mean, it’s actually not as good as when I celebrated my birthday in Hangzhou. Could it be that my girls are disliked by others, and they should not even look down on their natal family?” Wang Changchun turned to his old acquaintance Jia’s It is very clear what kind of virtue it is. The Jia family started with military exploits, and they have not read many books. The whole family likes glittering, rich and lively. It is reasonable to give Wang Changchun's birthday gift according to this routine.Zili is a granddaughter taught by herself, and she is the new daughter-in-law of the Jia family, so she will definitely not dictate or interfere in the housework of her husband's family.

Half of the Jia family's birthday gifts were arranged by Zili. Although Wang Changchun is an old man, he believed that Zili would be able to handle the ups and downs of her husband's family.But the gift in front of him still made Wang Changchun involuntarily think of the bad, the Jia family actually wanted to reach out to his in-laws' house, how could they bully Zili!Thinking about my precious granddaughter who is alone in Jinling, what if she is bullied by the Jia family?The more Wang Changchun looked at the birthday ceremony, the more ugly his face became.

Hearing his grandfather's analysis, Wang Ziteng immediately became anxious: "If those bastards from the Jia family dare to bully my sister, I will immediately take a group of people to destroy their family!"

nonsense!Your sister is also a member of the Jia family now!Wang Changchun glared at Wang Ziteng: "Your sister's ability to change her birthday gift means that she is not ready to be bullied. Our Wang family's children don't cause trouble, but they are not afraid of trouble. What are you talking about here?" Useful, you have to strive, in the future you can not only report the grace of God but also protect your family. Who would dare to bully your sister at that time! Wang Changchun taught Wang Ziteng what it means to truly support your aunt.

Old man, His Royal Highness the grandson of the palace sent someone down to celebrate the old man's birthday.Following the notification from the housekeeper, Wang Changchun hurriedly stopped talking, but Dai Quan did not know when he had already arrived at the door. Behind him, Wang Zhong made a helpless expression at Wang Changchun. Dai Quan was by the side of the grandson. Confidant, he is not allowed to report and no one can stop him from coming in directly, Wang Changchun quickly went through what he just said in his heart.It should be fine, what their grandparents and grandchildren are talking about are all short private words of their parents.It's just that His Highness Taisun's subordinates like to listen to thieves. Wang Changchun complained in his heart that if there is a master, there must be a servant, but there is a smile on his face: "Mr. Dai is good."

Greetings to Elder Wang Ge, His Royal Highness Taisun called Miscellaneous Family to congratulate Elder Ge on his birthday, wishing Elder Ge his birthday Bi Nanshan.Dai Quan smiled and pulled Wang Changchun's hand to support him without saying a salute: "Before the maidservant came, the grandson personally instructed him, and he said that Wang Ge is always cautious and courteous, and he will never be contemptuous. The grandson said that the old man came up The birthday guy is the oldest, so he is exempt from the salute. His Highness Taisun called the miscellaneous family to bring the birthday gift." Said Dai Quan waved his hand, and the little servant came in with the birthday gift.

Although the grandson had already spoken not to ask Wang Changchun to salute and thank the grandson, Wang Changchun still struggled to stand up and thanked the grandson respectfully in the direction of the East Palace. Wang Ziteng replaced his grandfather and knelt down respectfully in the direction of the East Palace, accepting the grandson's acceptance. His Highness Sun's reward.Dai Quan looked at the blooming peonies and peony flowers, peach blossoms and apricot flowers in the blue and white porcelain pots, and the delicate and beautiful flowers complemented each other with the blue and white porcelain pots. He felt in a trance that it was the season of colorful spring.Dai Quan couldn't help but exclaimed: "What a beautiful peony flower, the emperor also admired the peony flowers cultivated by the hot springs in the suburbs of Beijing a few days ago, and it didn't bloom as well as this one."

"This is from Jinling, and it's also the meaning of their birthday. The warmth of the south of the Yangtze River is naturally better than the flowers in the capital. If Eunuch Dai doesn't mind, he will pick a few pots and take them back to enjoy slowly." Wang said. Changchun asked Wang Ziteng to prepare a warm sedan chair, put flowers on it and send it to Dai Quan.

"Who is the miscellaneous family who deserves to see such a beautiful flower? Since the elders of the pavilion are full of kindness, it is better to present it to the grandson. Is this flower sent by the Jia family?" Dai Quan is a clever person. On birthdays, His Highness Taisun just ask anyone to send congratulatory gifts, but this morning His Highness called him over, and after being silent for a long time, he stammered, "I heard that Wang Changchun celebrates his birthday. Longevity is also a happy event. You go to congratulate and see how the Wang family is doing now."

Dai Quan immediately understood what the master meant. The second girl from the Wang family married to the Jia family in Jinling. The old man celebrated his birthday. If the granddaughter couldn't come in person, he had to send someone to celebrate her birthday. The grandson wanted to know how the girl from the Wang family was doing.I heard that the second son of the Rongguo Mansion she married is a nerd who likes to study. Can the youngest son of a little prince compare with the grand grandson of His Royal Highness?

Since Dai Quan heard that the old man was looking at the birthday gift from the second aunt's grandmother, he immediately asked the steward of the Wang family not to report, and now he came in after listening to the corner for a while.When exchanging greetings with Wang Changchun, Dai Quan would intentionally or unintentionally lead the topic to Jinling and Jia's family. Wang Changchun's head ached when he heard Dai Quan's words. How come Zili is married, and the grandson is still thinking about it? !

"The Jia family and my family can be regarded as family friends. There is a letter saying that everything is fine for the granddaughter. I get softer as I get older. I don't want to see my children suffer. I feel relieved to hear that Zili is doing well. Her son-in-law Although I haven’t entered school yet, I have read the articles and they are very good. He also sent me the Shoujing and Shoulian written by himself. The words are also readable.” Wang Changchun simply praised Jia in front of the signature The politics are getting better.

Dai Quan turned his eyes around the birthday gift from Jia's family a few times, praised Jia Zheng's words insincerely, and asked casually: "Jia's family is weaving in Jinling, and the brocade and silk in the birthday gift from their family are also ordinary. It’s for official use, you’re such a stingy Duke Rong, wouldn’t you want to give it to your in-laws even if it’s good?”

"Although Jia Daishan is a weaver, he has always been cautious and refused to overstep. The brocades and silks produced by the weaving yamen are all for high-end use. There is no reason for a courtier to use them without authorization." a perfect explanation.

Listening to Dai Quan's echo, he chatted with Wang Changchun for a while before leaving. Wang Changchun personally sent Dai Quan to the second gate. Dai Quan repeatedly asked him to stay, and Wang Changchun watched Dai Quan get into the sedan chair and leave. only to go back.

A few days later, the emperor suddenly praised Jia Daishan for his diligence and loyalty to the king's affairs. Jia Daishan, who was far away in Jinling, was a little confused when he received the emperor's intention and reward.Just when Jia's family was overjoyed by the emperor's reward and praise, Zili lost the mood for celebrating the new year after reading the secret letter Wang Changchun gave her.